Southern California painter and illustrator, Catia Chien will be among the thirteen featured artists of Nucleus' exhibition, Baker's Dozen.  Dispalying great range, her works sometimes convey deep and heavy climates through the layering of lush colors, and other times, a more light and airy approach as characterized by feathered brush strokes.  There is always an energetic current that underlies her illustrations.  

 

Her childhood began in Sao Paulo, Brazil a culturally-rich environment, where she spent her time watching insects and daydreaming.  Perhaps these experiences paved the path for this up-and-coming artist.

 

There is certainly something sincere and innocent through which Chien chooses to illustrate her children characters,. Their movements and reactions to their often wondrous and fantastic surroundings are marked by a sincere and playful curiosity. 

 

Chien's illustrations have been featured in children's books as well as other independent publications.  She has also worked with Nickelodeon and Automatic Pictures. 

Nucleus' Baker's Dozen show begins June 11th and lasts until July 4th. 

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